Are the little ones getting fed up of crawling or toddling around the living room while you shout, “No! Don’t touch the TV!”? We’ve asked some local mums and dads and here are their picks of the nicest baby and toddler groups in Cambridge. After all, it’s always better when we’re together.

Monkey Music

Classes are available in Cambridge and Ely aimed at children aged 0-4. Monkey Music teachers are passionate about music and its power to make a positive difference in children’s lives. The classes are rich, nourishing and lots of fun.

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Sunny Steps Dance and Movement Class

Sunny Steps is at various locations in Cambridge and St Ives and is a dance and movement class for boys and girls aged 2-4. It aims to help nurture creativity, improve coordination and boost confidence, plus it’s great fun and you get some exercise too (carers joining in is strongly encouraged).

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Bounce A Round

A weekly group for babies and toddlers, head to St Andrew the Great every Wednesday for crafts, Bible stories with Sidney the orangutan, music, climbing frames, a ‘home corner’, books and soft toys. Drop in between 10am-12.15pm and grown-ups get tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Visit Bounce A Round .

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Cambridge Jumbo Toy Library

A large corrugated box with a "Toy Donations" sign. Its filled with assorted toys and surrounded by Christmas garland and a toy bulldozer. (Photo: McIninch)

If your kids quickly get bored with their toys then this is a solution. At the Cambridge Jumbo Toy Library you can borrow a toy from just 50p and there’s a wide selection of toys on offer. The Toy Library meets the first Wednesday of every month at Brown's Field Community Centre, just off Green End Road in Cambridge from 2-4pm. For details visit facebook.com.

The Big Scream

Fancy a trip to the movies but can’t leave your under one-year-old with anyone else? No problem! The lovely people at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse have dedicated the cinema (and the café) to under 1s every Wednesday morning. Leave your buggy in the café and cuddle up with your little bundle for a movie-morning. For information visit here.

Baby and toddler yoga

It’s never too early to start yoga and, as toddlers like to watch and copy their grown-ups, why not set a good example and take this class at the Box Café on Norfolk Street?

It links yoga with songs and stories and is a fun way for toddlers to explore and engage with their bodies and breath. Plus each class ends with a teacher-led relaxation so you can take a peaceful moment whilst your baby learns the quality of quiet and rest. Well, in theory anyway. Visit joyfulbirthbaby.com/toddler-yoga/ .

Little Acorns

This playgroup is for babies and under 5s and is every Friday from 9.30-11.30am. Lots of toys and lots of space to play. Contact Ank Rigelsford for details or just drop in. Visit St Luke’s Church, Victoria Road, Cambridge. Call (01223) 368150 or visit Little Acorns .

Hartbeeps

Hartbeeps is held in various places around Cambridge including Chesterton, Cottenham, Waterbeach and Willingham. It’s an enchanting, magical and musical class with singing, movement, puppets, light shows and accessories to dress your baby in (so you can take funny photos).

Mr Baboon’s Dancing Tunes

This is live entertainment for pre-schoolers at various places around Cambridge. Bubble popping, parachute swimming, ribbon throwing, singing, dancing and playing all to live guitar. Visit facebook.com/mrbaboonsdancingtunes .

City Bus

Head to City Church in Cambridge for a friendly place to chat while the little ones aged 0-3 play. There’s soft play, books, games, colouring, crafts and a good old sing-song at the end. Visit City Church, Brickfields House, 15-16 Cheddars Lane, Cambridge. Visit City Church

Buchan Street soft play

The Soft Play Project at Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre is every Friday morning. Head here for fun and adventure, toys and nursery rhymes for under 4s. Plus (we’re told) they have excellent tea and toast.